Year in China

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English

School of the Arts

As one of the highest-rated research-led English departments in the UK, we offer opportunities to study literature from a wide variety of periods and genres, and a variety of approaches to understanding the ways in which the English language works. You will be taught by leading experts who draw on cutting-edge research to inform their teaching practice.

Which degree

There is a wide choice within the programmes that we offer, and you can design a pathway to accommodate your particular interests, whether it be language, literature or creative writing. A degree programme in English will develop your ability to craft informed, sensitive and eloquent responses to texts. In doing this, the programme will not only broaden your intellectual, cultural and emotional horizons, but will deepen your skills of analysis, independent critical enquiry, aesthetic sensitivity, presentation of ideas and use of language. All of our programmes share a similar Year One structure in order to develop key skills, explore new ideas and prepare for specialisation in Years Two and Three.

Tom Bradstreet

English BA (Hons)

English was my strongest subject at school, and one which I have an enduring fascination with. The thing that really sets Liverpool apart from other universities is the size of the groups in which you study. You have tutorial groups of eight or nine, among some of the smallest in the country. This is a fantastic part of the learning experience here because you are getting a lot more time in intimate discussion groups where you can really get to grips with the nuts and bolts of how literature works.

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Go Higher

For adult learners with few or no formal qualifications, the University offers a one year, part-time, fast-track foundation course. More information can be found on our Go Higher webpages. Places are subject to successful performance to meet department entry requirements. Applications must be completed by May for September entry.

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Study abroad

Studying abroad has huge personal and academic benefits, as well as giving you a head start in the graduate job market. English students can currently apply to the University of Leiden under the Erasmus+ scheme, or to one of our many other worldwide partners in Canada, America, Hong Kong or Australia. For more information, visit www.liverpool.ac.uk/goabroad.

Year in China

The Year in China is the University of Liverpool’s exciting flagship programme enabling undergraduate students from a huge range of departments, including English, the opportunity to spend one year at our sister university Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU’s BA China Studies degree classes. See our Year in China page for more information.